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On May 1,

1707, the Kingdom of England (including

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The official name of the UK is the "United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland". What countries make up the UK? 6/17/12 The name refers to the union of what were once four separate nations: England, Scotland, Wales and

Government The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland is represented by a constitutional monarchy type of government wherein the Monarch is the head of the state and the Prime Minister is the head of government. Executive power is bestowed to the UK government and the devolved administrations of Scotland and Wales and the Executive of Northern Ireland. Legislative power is exercised both by the government and 2 chambers of Parliament the House of Commons, and the House of Lords, with the Scottish Parliament and Welsh and Northern Ireland congress.
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People way of life

Basic Economy.The United Kingdom has one of the largest economies in the world, with a Gross National Product estimate in 1999 at $1.29 trillion (U.S.). Finance, manufacturing, and trade form the base of the economy. The pound sterling is the currency, and it is still being debated whether the nation will join with the its European Union partners and adopt the Euro. Commercial Activities.Banking and finance, including insurance, are mainstays of the economy. Major Industries.The United Kingdom is one of the most industrialized nations on earth and has a strong manufacturing base. Major products include machine tools, aircraft and ships, motor vehicles, electronics, chemicals, coal, petroleum, textiles, and food processing. Trade.One of the leading trading powers in the world, the United Kingdom exported $271 billion (U.S.) and imported $306 billion (U.S.) worth of goods in 1998. Chief exports include manufactured goods, food, chemicals, and fuels. Manufactured goods, machinery, fuel, and food products are imported. Primary trading partners are the European Union and the United States. Division of Labor.Although the nation produces almost two-thirds of its food needs, in 1998, agriculture accounted for less than 2 percent of the workforce sector. Services account for 73 percent, and industry another 25.3 percent

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Prime Minister- David Cameron We live in a democratic country, which means we all

have a say in how the country is run. Parliament represents the people. It is where we send our chosen representatives to represent our views in the House of Commons. What is Parliament? Parliament is where politicians (MPs) meet to decide laws and make decisions for the United Kingdom. It is not the same as the Government (which runs the country). One of the jobs Parliament does is to check that the Government is running the country properly. What is the job of Parliament? The main functions of Parliament are: to pass laws 6/17/12 to provide, by voting for taxation, the means of

The Queen is the official Head of State. Britain has a constitutional monarchy where the Queen only rules symbolically; in reality, power belongs to Parliament. So, although the Queen 'opens' Parliament each year and laws are passed in her name, the Queen herself plays no part in determining decisions made in Parliament. The Queen has the final say on whether a bill becomes law. is made up of The House of Lords The last Monarch to inherited family people who have reject a law that was wanted those who have of titles and by both Houses been Parliament wasQueen Anne. She died given titles because of their in 1715. outstanding work in one field or another. There are 675 members of 6/17/12 the Lords. The main job of the House of Lords

The House of Commons has 659 members who have been elected by local residents to represent an area of the country in Parliament. The members are called MPs (Members of Parliament). Each MP represents one of 659 constituencies (areas) in the UK and is a member of a political party, such as New Labour or the Conservative 6/17/12 party.

Also, the monarch continues to act as the commander-in-chief of the British armed forces. The Prime Minister should be a member of the House of Commons and normally the leader of a political party that has absolute majority of seats in the House of Commons. He then chooses other Ministers as heads of various Government Departments. The UK Parliament is a bicameral legislature and is the highest legislative body composing of the House of Commons and House of Lords. Every country of the UK is made up of parliamentary constituencies and each constituency elects a Member of the Parliament (MP) to the House of Commons. Presently, the number of constituencies id 646 will shall increase to 650 at the next 6/17/12 general election. The House of Lords consists of 2

The Union Flag - the flag of the United Kingdom (UK) The Union Flag, popularly known as the *Union Jack, is the national flag of the United Kingdom. It is the British flag. It is called the Union Flag because it symbolises the administrative union of the countries of the United Kingdom. It is made up up of the individual Flags of three of the Kingdom's countries all united under one Sovereign - the countries of 'England, of'Scotland' and of 'Northern Ireland' (since 1921 only Northern Ireland has been part of the United Kingdom). As Wales was not a Kingdom but a Principality it could not be included on 6/17/12 the flag. The following pages will tell you how the Union Flag

Remarkable place

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Stonehenge Stonehenge is the most famous prehistoric monument in Britain. It is a circle of stones.
Ageestimated at 3100 BC LocationWiltshire, UK Type of stoneBluestone, Sarson, Welsh Sandstone 6/17/12

Windsor Castle has been a royal residence for over 900 years and today is one of the homes of Queen Elizabeth ll. The royal standard flies from the round tower of the Castle when the Queen is in residence.

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Hadrian's Wall, a stone wall barrier built to separate the Romans and the Picts tribes in Scotland 2000 years ago. It allowed Roman soldiers to control the movements of people coming into or leaving Roman Britain. It was so well built that you can still see parts of it today.

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Kings College, Cambridge

Kings College, founded in 1441 by Henry VI, is a constituent college of the University of Cambridge. The chapel, is home to the world-famous Choir.

The White Cliffs of Dover are truly one of the most famous English landmarks. These distinctive cliffs have been a welcoming site for returning sailors through the many
centuries.

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Blackpool Tower is a tourist attraction in Blackpool, Lancashire in England which was opened to the public on 14 May 1894 It is said to be the most famous seaside landmark in England. London Landmarks

The Tower, or Bloody Tower as it is known, has been host to many famous executions and imprisonments, including those of Anne Boleyn, Catherine Howard, Lady Jane Grey and Sir Walter Raleigh. The Jewel House, which houses the Crown Jewels, lies within

the confines of the Tower of London.

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Buckingham Palace is one of the most popular landmarks in London. It is the London home of the British Royal family. The 600 room palace is surrounded by a 40 acre garden. More information
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The Palace of Westminster, known also as the Houses of Parliament, is where the two Houses of the Parliament of the United Kingdom (the House of Lords and the House of Commons) conduct their sittings. The Palace lies on the north bank of the 6/17/12 River Thames in the London borough

This royal fortress, on the north banks of the River Thames, was built by William the Conqueror, following his successful invasion in 1066. It has been added to over the years by the various monarchs. The London Eye, next to County Hall, is another of Londons most modern landmarks. It is the worlds biggest ferris wheel, and will carry 800 passengers at a time on a thirty-minute ride. From its highest point of 450 feet, it promises views of up to 25 miles. 6/17/12

The first St Paul's Cathedral was built in 604 AD but burnt down in 675. The rebuilt cathedral was again burnt down in the Great Fire of London in 1666. On 2nd September, 1666, the Great Fire of London destroyed a large area of the city including St. Paul's Cathedral. Sir Christopher Wren was given the task of designing and rebuilding St. Paul's - a task that 6/17/12 was to take him thirty-five years to complete. The

Currency

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Manners are Important DOs and DON'TS (Taboos) in England

Do not ask personal or intimate questions We like our privacy. Please do not ask questions such as "How much money do you earn?" "How much do you weigh?" or "Why aren't you married?". text taken from and copyright of projcetbritain.com Never eat off a knife when having a meal. In all countries in Britain ... Women in Britain are entitled to equal respect and status as men (and indeed vice versa) in all areas of life and tend to have more independence and responsibility than in some other cultures. Women are usually independent and accustomed to entering public places unaccompanied. It is usual for women to go out and about on their own as well as with friends. Men and women mix freely. It It It It is is is is ok for women to eat alone in a restaurant. ok for women to wander around on their own. ok for women to drink beer. impolite speak with your mouth full of food

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Do take your hat off when you go indoors (men only) It is impolite for men to wear hats indoors especially in churches. Nowadays, it is becoming more common to see men wearing hats indoors. However, this is still seen as being impolite, especially to the older generations. text taken from and copyright of projcetbritain.com Do say "Excuse Me": text taken from and copyright of projcetbritain.com If someone is blocking your way and you would like them to move, say excuse me and they will move out of your way. Do Pay as you Go: Pay for drinks as you order them in pubs and other types of bars. Do say "Please" and "Thank you": It is very good manners to say "please" and "thank you". It is considered rude if you don't. You will notice in England that we say 'thank you' a lot. text taken from and copyright of projcetbritain.com Do cover your Mouth: When yawning or coughing always cover your mouth with your hand. Do Shake Hands:

When you are first introduced to someone, shake their right hand with your own right hand.

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Do say sorry: If you accidentally bump into someone, say 'sorry'. They probably will too, even if it was your fault! This is a habit and can be seen as very amusing by an 'outsider'. Do Smile: text taken from and copyright of projcetbritain.com A smiling face is a welcoming face. Do Drive on the left side of the road Do open doors for other people Men and women both hold open the door for each other. It depends on who goes through the door first. Do not greet people with a kiss: We only kiss people who are close friends and relatives. Avoid talking loudly in public It is impolite to stare at anyone in public. Privacy is highly regarded. text taken from and copyright of projcetbritain.com

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Do not ask a lady her age It is considered impolite to ask a lady her age Do not pick your nose in public: We are disgusted by this. If your nostrils need debugging, use a handkerchief. Avoid doing gestures such as backslapping and hugging This is only done among close friends Do not spit. Spitting in the street is considered to be very bad mannered. Do not burp in public You may feel better by burping loudly after eating or 6/17/12 drinking, but other people will not! If you can not stop

The British National Anthem The National Anthem is God Save theQueen .The British National Anthem originated in a patriotic song first performed in 1745. It became known as the National Anthem from the Temperate Climate beginning of the nineteenth century. The overall climate in England is called temperate maritime. This means that it is mild with temperatures not much lower than 0C in winter and not much higher than 32C in Football is the national sport of is damp and is summer. It also means that it the country, which started in England. Other major sports subject to frequent changes. originated in the country are badminton, billiards, boxing, curling, cricket, field hockey, 6/17/12 golf, tennis, rugby, snooker, and squash.

Religion in Britain today The main religion in Britain isChristianity. Most Christians belong to the Church of England or the Church of Scotland. These are Protestant Churches. There are also many Roman Catholics. Who is the head of the Church of England? The Queen(the British Monarch) is 'Supreme Governor of the Church of England'. Although religious faith in Britain is predominantly Christian, most of the worlds religions are also practiced. There are largeHindu,Jewish,Muslimand Sikh communities, and also smaller communities of Bah,Buddhists, Jains, and Zoroastrians, LANGUAGE as well as followers of new

In Britain, the main language is English (British English). It is not the same as American or Australian English. 'Hi mate' is not the correct and appreciated way to approach someone in the street. Neither is 'G'day', 'Howdy' or 'Hey Mister'. 6/17/12 The formal British way to greet someone is 'Good

National Days are not celebrated in Britain in the same way as they are in a number of other countries. Only St Patrick's Day in Northern Ireland (and the republic of Ireland) and St Andrew's Day in Scotland (from 2007) are taken National Days in the UK as anofficial holiday. All the other national days Wales are normalMarch- days. 1 working The national day of Wales is St David's Day. St David is Wales's patron saint. St. David Facts about St David's Day 17 March- The national day of Northern Ireland is St St Patrick Patrick's Day St Patrick is Ireland's 6/17/12 patron Saint

St. George

23 April- The national day of England is St George's Day. St George is England's patron saint. Facts about St George's Day

St Andrew

30 November- The national day of Scotlands is St Andrew's Day St Andrew is the patron saint of Scotland. Facts about St Andrew's Day
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Benefits
A. Care Allowances Direct financial support has been a component of the U.K. government's National Carers' Strategy, for over a decade.302 The U.K. supports its family caregivers directly through its social security program and has not created a caregiver specific tax incentive. Like the Australian system discussed below, the caregiver support program and the disability assistance system are interwoven in terms of eligibility criteria. The U.K. Carer's Allowance303 is a payment to caregivers of individuals who qualify for state-funded benefits designated for people with disabilities.304 The caregiver must provide at least 35 hours per week of care and earn no more than 95.00 per week from paid work.305 In this sense the benefit targets low income caregivers who are essentially working full-time as unpaid caregivers as an alternative to paid employment. The benefit is valued at 53.10 per week;306 however, a low-income caregiver may be entitled to an additional Carer Premium.307 The state also funds respite for the caregiver, initially through the Community Care (Direct Payments) Act 1996. This program has included eldercare since 2000 and the care of disabled children since 2001.308

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Social Health Insurance

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UK Immigration
The UK is a very popular destination for people looking to live and work overseas. UK immigration consists of a five-tier points based system that scores applicants on various criteria to assess their eligibility to obtain a UK work or study visa. The five-tier points based system encompasses all highly skilled work, study, and training immigration routes into the country. It has undergone a number of changes since its inception in 2008, most notably the removal ofTier 1 (General) for highly skilled migrantsin favor of a newExceptional Talent visa, and a cap on the number of visa available under Tier 1 and Tier 2. The removal mainly affects overseas applicants. People seeking extensions to their Tier 1 (General) visa are still able to apply for a Tier 1 (General) visa extension, and people in the UK under certain other visa categories may still switch into Tier 1 (General). Tier 2 (General)has become the most realistic immigration route for most people living outside of the country who wish to immigrate to the UK as a skilled worker. With all of these changes, navigating the UK immigration system can be a difficult and time-consuming process. You may have to wait months for your UK visa application to be processed by the UK Border Agency, or spend the whole day there to then find that you do not have all the relevant documentation. We areOISCregistered and can submit your UK visa applicationto the Home Office to be dealt with on the same day. 6/17/12

Work Visas

Types of Visas

The UK work visa program has been designed to attract professionals from a wide range of industries. The UK work visa program includes visas for highly skilled workers (Tier 1), sponsored workers (Tier 2) and temporary workers (Tier 5). Work visas are part of the UK's points based system and the requirements are different for each category. Many work visas allow for extended visa options, which can lead to permanent residence in the UK.

Tier 1 (General) Visa Extension

Tier 2 (General) Visa

The Tier 2 (General) The Tier 1 (General) visa visa allows those with gives highly skilled workers a job offer from a UK6/17/12 already working in the UK based organisation to

Tier 2 (Minister of Religion) Visa

Tier 5 (Temporary Worker) Visa

The Tier 2 (Minister of The Tier 5 visa Religion) visa allows category includes a religious workers with range of temporary a job offer from Romanians work visas which Bulgarians and a UKbased organisation to allow specific types of live and work in the UK workers to undertake The EEA Association Agreement is designed to as a sponsored and Romanian nationals to start short term and allow Bulgarian worker. business or work in the UK. work in the temporary their own Sole Representative Tier 1 (Post-Study UK. Visa Work) Visa A Sole Representative permit allows a representative of an overseas company to The Tier 1 (PostStudy Work) visa provides 6/17/12 international

Tier 1 (Post-Study Work) Visa

Tier 2 (Intra-Company Transfer)

The Tier 1 (Post-Study The Tier 2 (IntraWork) visa provides Company Transfer) international graduates visa allows those with in the UK an an offer of transfer or Tier 2 (Sportsperson) Tier 5 (Youth Mobility opportunity to find secondment to live and Visa Scheme) work in the UK without work in the UK as a a sponsor. sponsored worker. The Tier 2 The Youth Mobility (Sportsperson) visa Scheme allows 18 - 30 allows internationally year olds from Domestic Worker Visa established participating countries sportspersons and an opportunity to Acoaches to Worker visa allows thoseand work in the Domestic live and holiday employed as domestics in UK as a household toup to two (2) 6/17/12 work in the a private UK for accompany their employer when they visit or move to the UK. sponsored worker.

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